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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Carol Throckmorton poses for a portrait in front of the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center on March 4, 2021.

Iowa City Senior Center Zoom training becomes social hour for members

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter March 9, 2021

Every Wednesday morning, University of Iowa senior Paisley Meegan turns on her computer, opens up Zoom, and waits for the familiar faces from the Iowa City Senior Center to filter in. Since February,...

Johnson County Supervisor Royceann Porter speaks at a protest outside The College Dentistry on Friday, January 29th, 2020. University students from the dental college marched to the College of Dentistry to protest unaddressed issues regarding the treatment of minority students.

Former chair and vice chair resign from Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor March 9, 2021

The former chair and vice chair of Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission resigned Monday, becoming the second and third members of the city board to resign after allegations of misconduct...

The Iowa Hawkeye Wrestling team poses with the Big Ten title trophy after winning the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Sunday, March 8, 2021. The Hawkeyes won the Big Ten Title with a team score of 159.5. This is the 37 Big Ten Title in Iowa school history. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Top-ranked Hawkeyes dominate 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships for 37th conference title

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Iowa wrestling program’s 37th Big Ten Championship was preceded by circumstances not present for the first 36. For months, the Hawkeyes did not know when their season...

Members of the Iowa senate take part in the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education bills flood state Legislature, only some survive legislative deadline

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter March 7, 2021

A flood of bills aimed to regulate how education institutions can operate were introduced in the Iowa Legislature this year, with some key bills surviving the March 5 legislative deadline, allowing...

Iowa’s Jaydin Eierman defends against a single leg from Penn State’s Nick Lee during the finals of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Sunday, March 8, 2021. Eierman won the match by decision 6-5. Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Jaydin Eierman wins Big Ten Championship at 141 pounds, clinches Iowa’s conference title

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. —  Jaydin Eierman was already a three-time conference champion before he competed in the 141-pound Big Ten finals on Sunday. But winning a Big Ten title is different than winning...

Iowa’s Spencer Lee works for back points against Purdue’s Devin Schroder during the finals of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Sunday, March 8, 2021. Lee won the match with a tech fall 21-3.  Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s Spencer Lee repeats as Big Ten 125-pound champion

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In a rematch of last season’s 125-pound Big Ten finals match, it was more of the same. For the second year in a row, Spencer Lee defeated Purdue’s Devin Schroder to win...

Iowa’s Jacob Warner returns Michigan’s Myles Amine to the mat during the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Amine won the match by decision 3-1. The Hawkeyes ended the Semifinals  with a team score of 126.5, putting them in first place ahead of Penn State with a score of 111.5.

Recap from State College: Iowa competes in Session 3 of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Three Iowa wrestlers are still alive in the consolation bracket and will take the mat during the third session of the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships. Nelson Brands (184),...

Iowa’s Jaydin Eierman attempts a fall against Purdue’s Parker Filius during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Eierman won by fall in the second period. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

What happened, what’s next: Hawkeyes in the lead after first day of Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 6, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Iowa wrestling team's performance on Saturday set up Sunday to be a day full of potential milestones. Alex Marinelli is going for his third Big Ten title. Spencer Lee...

Iowa’s Austin Desanto moves into a fireman’s on Nebraska’s Tucker Sjomeling during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Desanto won the match by decision 4-1. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

Recap from State College: Iowa competes in Session 2 of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 6, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Eight Iowa wrestlers will compete in Saturday night's semifinals of the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, while two other Hawkeyes compete in the consolation bracket. The...

Iowa’s Spencer Lee works to maintain control on top against Dylan Ragusin of Michigan during the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Lee won the match by tech fall with a score of 19-4. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Eight Hawkeyes advance to semifinals of 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 6, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The top-ranked Hawkeye wrestling team hasn't competed since Feb. 7 because of a COVID-19-related team shutdown. But no rust was apparent Saturday morning. Iowa went 8-2 in...

Teams participate in warmups before the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Recap from State College: Session 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 6, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The start of the Iowa wrestling team's two-day quest to repeat as Big Ten Champions is underway. The first session of the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships has started....

Pictured on Aug. 27, 2020, is a student walking through campus to their classes during the first week of school at the University of Iowa. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI Presidential Search Committee plans to bring finalists to campus in April

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 5, 2021

The University of Iowa’s Presidential Search Committee plans for finalists to travel to campus to participate in a hybrid interview process in April. The committee is preparing for the application...